At a Glance
Median Income
$65,881
$34,182 per capita
Home Value
$351,800
Zillow: $512,017
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
213/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Brewster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brewster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brewster a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brewster residents earn a median household income of $65,881 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,182. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster is $351,800 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. Median rent is $1,667/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Brewster reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 213/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,510
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density5,122/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,881
Per Capita$34,182
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
B+
Home Value$351,800
Rent$1,667
Ownership20.7%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units1,063
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property213/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation479 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Brewster was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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